Sustainability

Tufts plays a crucial role in helping the world adapt to a changing planet while tackling such challenging issues as climate change and resource depletion. Our goal is to be responsible stewards of the physical environment by cultivating knowledge of sustainable issues and solutions across disciplines in our students and faculty.

New & Notable

What Foods Are Better for the Earth?

A new study assesses the environmental sustainability impact of food suggestions in the national Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Federally protected lands reduce habitat loss and protect endangered species, study finds

Significantly greater habitat loss occurs on private lands, indicating a need for more uniform conservation efforts
A Wild Year at Tufts Wildlife Clinic

The Grafton clinic saw record admissions in 2019, with owls and baby mammals keeping veterinarians and staff especially busy
Teaching Kids About Nature to Save the Planet

Children who deeply experience the natural world can grow into “Earth stewards” and restore the planet’s health and future
Lights out? Fireflies face extinction threats of habitat loss, light pollution, pesticides

Events

Spotlights

Center for International Environment and Resource Policy

Develops innovative approaches to more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable global development.
Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

A master’s-level environmental policy and planning program with a focus on environmental management skills and urban studies.
Tom Thumb’s Student Garden

A space for Tufts students to learn about gardening and environmental sustainability and interact with Somerville gardeners who maintain the adjacent community garden.
Eco-Reps

A group of residential students who help raise awareness about ecological issues, encourage environmentally responsible behavior among their hall mates and peers, and plan related events and activities.
Tufts Green House

One of the special-interest housing options on campus. Provides a living space for environmentally interested students and a meeting place for the larger Tufts community. Promotes the spread of knowledge and passion for sustainable living.
Climate Change and Tea

Research into the effects of extreme precipitation events on tea, secondary metabolite chemistry, farmer responses, and consumer behavior.

Resources

Majors
- Environmental Studies
- Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s
Minors
Departments Offering Sustainability Courses

Center for Conservation Medicine

Center for International and Environmental Resource Policy (CIERP)

Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE)

Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)

Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE)

Explore what Tufts is doing to reduce its own impact on the environment, including efforts related to waste reduction, water and energy use, food, and health. Find out more about student clubs, events, and other resources for faculty, staff, and students interested in getting involved with sustainability on campus.

Visit the Office of Sustainability

Supporting Sustainability Initiatives

Tufts Environmental Alumni Association (TEA)

Sustainability Commitments and Reports